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Dave Chappelle announces July shows in Yellow Springs, Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Comedian Dave Chappelle has scheduled three upcoming outdoor shows at the Wirrig Pavilion in his hometown of Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Entertainment company Live Nation announced the July engagements on social media.


“A-maize-ing news! Dave Chappelle and Friends are returning to the cornfields of Yellow Springs Ohio for three hometown shows at the Wirrig Pavilion on July 3, 5, and 6!” the post read. “Tickets for Summer Camp 2024 go on sale Friday, June 21 at 12pm ET”

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 20: Dave Chappelle performs onstage during the Dave Chappelle theatre dedication ceremony at Duke Ellington School of the Arts on June 20, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images)

The performances, officially titled “Dave Chappelle & Friends,” will be held on Wednesday, July 3, Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6. All shows will start at 8:30 p.m.

As with previous events, this will be a cellphone-free show. Attendees must agree to place their phones in a locked pouch which they get to keep throughout the evening. To use a phone during the event, audience members must return to a tent at the entrance, or face being immediately ejected.

Chappelle’s summer comedy tradition in Yellow Springs began in 2020 with socially distanced shows. The live outdoor performances were known as “Chappelle Summer Camp,” featuring Chappelle and other famous comedians.

Tickets for the July performances go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 21 at noon. Presale tickets will be available on Thursday, June 20 at 10 a.m.